Retirement

Early Retirement

Strategies for Achieving Early Retirement in Canada

Financial freedom and the ability to call it quits at your job while young may seem unachievable for many Canadians today. But with a committed effort and the right financial strategy, even the unachievable can be doable in these challenging times. ‘How to retire early in Canada’ is one question burning on the lips of …

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What is a 401k?

Navigating 401k Plans: What You Need to Know

A 401k, also written as 401(K), is a US tax-deferred established retirement plan which allows employees to contribute a part of their salary towards retirement. The Canadian equivalent of a 401(k) is the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). 401k allows an employer to equal an employee’s contribution to tax-deductible company contributions. Notably, earnings on all …

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What is the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)?

With Canada’s aging population, more residents will be looking to retire in the coming years. A government benefit designed to help Canadian retirees is the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). The main objective of the Public Service Pension Plan is to supply a retirement income to eligible residents during their lifetime. In addition to retirement …

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Retire comfortably

How Much Do You Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada?

Retirement, some loathe it, some look forward to it, while others are just indifferent.  Whichever category you fall, we all agree it is an inevitable part of life. What we don’t know is just how much money would be sufficient for us to retire comfortably after our active years. Retirement planning is a crucial part …

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How Much Does the Average Canadian Have in RRSP?

The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in Canada is a savings scheme established for the main purpose of retirement. Every country has a retirement age. In most countries, retirement begins at 65. This figure (65 years) is arrived at based on the physiological development of humans. It is expected that you don’t have the same …

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7 Best Annuity Calculators in Canada

An annuity is a lump sum investment in exchange for a steady flow of income you can earn for life. Although employer pension remains the benchmark for retirement income, only a few Canadians ever think of purchasing an annuity. The annuity concept is straightforward. You give an insurance company a significant sum of money in …

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